Intel Core i7-12700K vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
69.4Single-core95
61.5Multi-core99.4
58.1Gamingspec-based70.1
0 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K17 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus wins this desktop processor face-off, 90.8 to 63, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+38) and single-core (+26). Intel Core i7-12700K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 95 vs 69
- Stronger multi-core score: 99 vs 62
- 300% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 4
- 233% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 12 MB
- 100% higher cores: 24 vs 12
- Lower launch price: $339 vs $409
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2026 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 190 W | 250 W+32% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 24+100% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 16+300% |
| Threads | 20 | 24+20% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.5 GHz+10% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 40 MB+233% |
| L3 cache | 25 MB | 36 MB+44% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,500 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,500Top 39% | 3,311+32%Top 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,300Top 36% | 23,318+63%Top 1% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,950Top 28% | 2,439+25%Top 1% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 22,400Top 26% | 44,253+98%Top 1% |
| PassMark | 34,500Top 34% | 68,424+98%Top 3% |
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